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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 100
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinan Vrases seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vrases clinches up with Mfer and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Mfer.
Vrases looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vrases looking to throw knees to the head but Mfer is blocking nicely.
Vrases misses with a body punch.
Vrases using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mfer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vrases throws a head punch that misses.
Vrases tries to land knees in the clinch but Mfer avoids the damage to the body.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrases throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mfer presses Vrases against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vrasess head.
Vrases using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mfer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Mfer.
Mfer avoiding damage as Vrases throws knees to the body.
Mfer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Mfer to work.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Vrases uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vrases backwards. #T1#
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vrases using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mfer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mfer avoids it.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vrases backwards.
Vrases misses with a knee to the head.
Vrases throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mfer blocks it with crossed arms.
Vrases trying to land knees to the body.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vrases backwards.
Come on Mfer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mfer avoiding damage as Vrases throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrases.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrases. #T2#
Vrases misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Vrases working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Mfer blocks it.
Vrases blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mfer avoiding damage as Vrases throws knees to the body.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Vrases throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mfer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mfer lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mfer.
Mfer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vrases looks winded!
Mfer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrases looking to throw knees to the head but Mfer is blocking nicely.
Mfer lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Mfer working aggressively here.
#T3#
Mfer controlling the action here for a moment.
Mfer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vrases throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Vrases with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrases misses with a knee strike.
Mfer leaning against his opponent.
Vrases with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mfer avoiding damage as Vrases throws knees to the body.
Mfer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vrases misses with a knee strike.
Mfer gets through Vrases's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vrases misses with a knee to the head.
Vrases blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Mfer. #T4#
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer just leaning against Vrases, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Vrases backwards. #ROC#Vrases is rocked!
Vrases tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrases is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer slowing the pace effectively.
Mfer stalling against the cage.
Vrases throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mfer blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Vrases blocking some punches.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Mfer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer throws a big uppercut that drops Vrases! More strikes from Mfer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vrases lies dazed against the cage as Mfer celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Mfer! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 82
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Tzu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vrases is fending him off so far but Tzu persists. Nope, Vrases circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Vrases gets caught flat footed, as Tzu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vrases utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tzu postures up and lands a big shot to Vrases's brow.
Vrases is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vrases avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vrases really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tzu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tzu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tzu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tzu preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzu is looking to work some ground and pound but Vrases has wrist control.
Tzu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vrases pulls Tzu in to control the position.
Tzu postures up and lands a big shot to Vrases's brow.
Tzu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Tzu passes into half guard.
Vrases trying to control from the bottom.
Vrases moves into full guard.
Vrases keeping full guard, as Tzu tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vrases can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vrases is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrases keeps trying to improve his position.
Vrases managing to control the position.
Vrases looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrases wants to sweep here but Tzu controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Tzu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tzu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vrases trying to control the position.
Vrases is controlling Tzu's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tzu stopping the sweep attempt from Vrases.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tzu clinches.
Vrases managing to block the knees to the body from Tzu.
Vrases looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but Tzu blocks with his arms.
Tzu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases blocks an uppercut.
Tzu is trying to break free.
Vrases lands a left hand.
#T3#
Vrases landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Tzu is breathing heavily.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Tzu blocks it.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Sun Tzu has been cut.
Vrases misses with a knee to the head.
Tzu is working for takedown but Vrases is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Tzu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzu tries for a takedown but Vrases manages to get underhooks.
Tzu tries to break free but Vrases pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
#ROC2#Tzu is rocked!
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh Tzu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Vrases landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
Vrases lands a nice shot to the body.
Vrases lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tzu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Vrases lands a knee to the head.
Vrases tries to throw a body punch but Tzu avoids it by throwing Vrases back against the cage.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Tzu seems to have got his legs back now.
Tzu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vrases tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tzu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tzu fails to pull guard.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Tzu's ribcage.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tzu's face.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Tzu takes a knee right on the jaw!
I was talking to Tzu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vrases misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Vrases.
Vrases throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tzu blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sinan Vrases dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sun Tzu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tzu shoots in but Vrases avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tzu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vrases sprawls well. Vrases wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tzu gets slowly back to his feet.
Vrases tries to clinch up.
Tzu lands with a hook. Vrases tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vrases is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Vrases clinches up against the cage.
Tzu misses with some punches.
#TD#
Tzu has clasped his hands together around Vrases's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases is trying to get back to half guard.
Vrases tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Vrases can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Vrases is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tzu landing a few strikes.
Vrases managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tzu.
#SUB#
Tzu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vrases wants to control but Tzu postures up.
Vrases tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Tzu misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Tzu crashes against the mat.
Tzu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vrases tries to improve position but can't.
Tzu in side control, throwing shots but Vrases defends.
Vrases is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tzu scoring with punches and elbows.
Vrases has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrases tries to bench press Tzu off him but Tzu keeps the position. #SUB#
Tzu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Tzu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vrases is trying to get back to half guard.
Vrases is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tzu is putting a hurting on Vrases here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tzu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Tzu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vrases is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Tzu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vrases has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vrases is trying to control Tzu's posture but Tzu avoids it.
Tzu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vrases is avoiding damage well.
Tzu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tzu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tzu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vrases rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tzu's guard! Nice work there by Vrases!
Vrases lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sun Tzu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tzu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Tzu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sun Tzu's cut.
That's time! Tzu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Vrases closes the distance and pushes Tzu back into the cage.
Vrases lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tzu avoiding damage as Vrases throws knees to the body.
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tzu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vrases is defending well.
Tzu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vrases is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tzu tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Tzu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vrases scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tzu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tzu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzu tries for a takedown but Vrases manages to get underhooks.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrases lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tzu backwards. #T1#
Vrases utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrases working Tzu over with knees to the body.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases lands a big knee to the head and Tzu goes down! Vrases pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sinan Vrases!
Sinan Vrases really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BANZAI NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Green goes for a double leg but Vrases avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vrases continues to drive forward.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Green takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Draymond Green has been cut.
Green is breathing heavily.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases lands a knee to the head.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrases landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#Green is rocked!
Green has been working on his balance at Dangerous Fight Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vrases.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrases looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vrases has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Green - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Vrases, and another! Green is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sinan Vrases!
Sinan Vrases gave a mention to BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 43
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Vrases moves into range and clinches up with Rocha.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
#CUT2#It looks like Bentley Rocha has been cut.
Vrases missing with knees to the body.
Vrases misses with a knee to the head.
Vrases softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrases obliges.
Vrases lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrases blocks a body shot from Rocha.
Vrases displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rocha up against the cage.
Rocha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocha is trying to drag Vrases to the mat but Vrases just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vrases scores a nice knee to the body.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
Rocha can't find room to land a body shot as Vrases controls the action.
Vrases blocks a body shot from Rocha.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rocha in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rocha is breathing heavily.
Vrases using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Vrases utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrases working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vrases lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocha.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vrases scores a nice knee to the body.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Rocha's ribcage.
Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrases utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrases using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rocha's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocha jumps guard but Vrases stands there with Rocha around his waist. Rocha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rocha's face.
Vrases pushes Rocha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vrases with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Rocha is rocked!
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rocha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oh Rocha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrases lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD2#
Vrases tightens his grip and picks Rocha up, before dumping him to the ground. Rocha manages to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vrases's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Vrases looking to pass the guard.
Vrases scoring with some ground and pound.
Vrases stopping the sweep attempt from Rocha.
Vrases connects with a couple of short punches.
Vrases wants to pass the guard but Rocha is keeping the position.
Rocha has momentary wrist control but Vrases slips an elbow through the middle.
Vrases working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rocha trying to control the position.
Rocha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vrases makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rocha trying to control the position.
Vrases won't allow Rocha to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Rocha's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vrases works over Rocha with some ground and pound from guard.
Vrases cracks Rocha with a solid left hand.
Vrases lands a couple of elbows.
Vrases trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocha thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vrases landing some decent shots from guard.
Rocha has momentary wrist control but Vrases slips an elbow through the middle.
Vrases working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rocha tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rocha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vrases doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vrases manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vrases cracks Rocha with a solid left hand.#T3#
Vrases postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rocha covers up, he's hurt! Vrases keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Vrases and the ref steps in to end the fight! Vrases can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sinan Vrases!
Sinan Vrases very nearly forgot to thank BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Liang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Liang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liang lands strikes from half guard.
Liang working the head and body with strikes.
Vrases is trying to maintain the position but Liang is very close to passing his half guard.
Liang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vrases's head.
Liang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#Vrases is rocked!
Liang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Makweingdo Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Liang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Vrases is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liang working Vrases over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liang lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Vrases quite badly. Vrases pulls Liang in close trying to recover. Liang postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Vrases on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Vrases doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yu Liang! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 17
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Maddoc drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vrases keeping moving, preventing Maddoc from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maddoc is really struggling to control Vrases but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vrases can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maddoc is fighting to break Vrases's control of his arms but Vrases is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Vrases has his hands on Maddoc's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Vrases closes the distance and clinches.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases leaning against his opponent.
Vrases using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maddoc is breathing heavily.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Paul Maddoc has been cut.
Maddoc takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maddoc takes a knee right on the jaw!
#KD2#
Vrases has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Maddoc goes down! Vrases pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
#ROC2#Maddoc is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrases in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Maddoc looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Vrases turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sinan Vrases!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sinan Vrases waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 11
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Vrases.
Mi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases working Mi over with knees to the body.
Mi looks winded!
Mi is trying to pull guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mi tries to stall but Vrases uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mi jumps guard but Vrases stands there with Mi around his waist. Mi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mi's face.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Mi's ribcage.
Vrases scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mi's face.
Vrases working Mi over with knees to the body.
Come on Vrases - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Mi's ribcage.#T1#
Vrases scores a nice knee to the body.
Mi takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Haya Mi has been cut.
Mi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Vrases has Mi pressed against the cage.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mi being controlled against the cage.
Mi takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Vrases using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vrases lands a good knee to the midsection. Mi won't want to take too many of those.
Vrases landing knees to the body.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Vrases.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Vrases.
Vrases stalls.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
#T3#
Vrases landing knees to the body.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Vrases.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrases obliges.
Vrases stalls.
Vrases pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vrases seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vrases working Mi over with knees to the body.
Vrases dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mi wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Vrases using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Vrases stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vrases - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vrases stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sinan Vrases.#CL#
Vrases moves into range and clinches up with Mi.
Vrases dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vrases stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vrases for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
Vrases with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sinan Vrases dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haya Mi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mi tries to keep at a distance but Vrases has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mi is trying to pull guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mi can do to turn this around?
Vrases just leaning against Mi, taking a breather.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Mi's ribcage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Mi is breathing heavily.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Vrases leaning against his opponent.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vrases landing knees to the body.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrases has Mi pressed against the cage.
Vrases using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vrases lands a knee to the head.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Mi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mi is trying to pull guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
#T2#
Vrases slows down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Vrases.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrases obliges.
Mi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Sinan Vrases has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Mi's ribcage.#T3#
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases lands a good knee to the midsection. Mi won't want to take too many of those.
Mi jumps guard but Vrases stands there with Mi around his waist. Mi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sinan Vrases has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haya Mi.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases effectively controlling the action here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vrases is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Vrases landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vrases has Mi pushed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrases obliges.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Vrases.
Vrases throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sinan Vrases dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Haya Mi's cut.
That's time! Vrases's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Vrases closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Mi stalling in the clinch but Vrases improves position.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Mi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mi wants to get back to striking at distance but Vrases won't allow it.
Vrases manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vrases landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vrases working Mi over with knees to the body.
Mi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Vrases looking to throw knees to the head but Mi is blocking nicely.
Vrases displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mi up against the cage.
Mi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vrases looking to throw knees to the head but Mi is blocking nicely.
Vrases working Mi over with knees to the body.
Vrases landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vrases using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vrases with a knee to the head.
Vrases with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
#T2#
Vrases taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mi's face.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mi's face.
Vrases with a knee to the head.
Mi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vrases is defending well.
Mi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mi takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Mi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vrases prevents the takedown attempt.
Sinan Vrases has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haya Mi.
Vrases avoiding damage as Mi throws knees to the body.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Mi's ribcage.
Vrases scores a nice knee to the body.
Vrases landing knees to the body.
Vrases lands a knee to the head.
#T4#
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Mi has Vrases pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vrases manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Mi blocks it.
Sinan Vrases is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vrases controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrases stalling.
Vrases pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mi is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinan Vrases showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vrases has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinan Vrases! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Vrases closes the distance and clinches.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Go lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Go is trying to pull guard but Vrases has him pressed against the cage.
Go takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Vrases wants to take the fight to the mat but Go manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrases leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vrases with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Go takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrases content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Go tries to pull guard but Vrases won't allow it.
Go is trying to push Vrases away but Vrases has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Go in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vrases has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Go after a bit of a struggle.
Vrases looks winded!
Vrases throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrases gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Go.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Go. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrases throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Go blocks it with crossed arms.
Vrases trying to land knees to the body.
Go is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vrases gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vrases taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Go scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vrases with a knee to the head.
Vrases has Go pressed against the cage, preventing Go from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vrases blocking some punches.
#T2#
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Go blocks it.
Go has had enough of the clinch but Vrases keeps him there for the moment.
Vrases looking to throw knees to the head but Go is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Go jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Go is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Go throwing strikes from guard but Vrases blocks nicely.
Go working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vrases's head.
Vrases looking to hit a scissor sweep but Go is one step ahead there.
Go is working Vrases over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Go not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vrases wants to sweep but no luck.
Go wants to control from the top but Vrases keeps moving.
Go looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Go will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Go cracks Vrases with a solid left hand.
Go is looking to stand up but Vrases won't let him.
Go engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vrases has a closed guard, preventing Go from standing up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Go forces his way into half guard.
Go stalling.
Go trying to mount his opponent but Vrases defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vrases can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Go trying to control the action but Vrases is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sinan Vrases dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Go. No joy for Vrases on that attempt. #CL2#
Vrases moves into the clinch successfully.
Go managing to block the knees to the body from Vrases.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Vrases with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrases on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Go blocks it.
Go is trying to stall.
Vrases throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrases with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Go tries to pull guard but Vrases forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've been informed that Vrases has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vrases taking a breather.
Vrases is breathing heavily.
Vrases prevents the takedown attempt.
Go tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vrases just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Go. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
Vrases using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Go has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sinan Vrases seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Vrases is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Go wants to stall.
Go looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vrases looking to stall.
Go fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Go is trying to pull guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vrases tries for a takedown. No joy.
Go misses with a hook from the clinch.
Go has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vrases avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Go successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Go wants to get back to his feet but Vrases is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Go holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Go bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vrases's guard. #REVR#
Vrases has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Go has passed into side control.
Go advances nicely into full mount.
Vrases wants to control but Go is having none of it.
Vrases really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Go looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Go can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vrases is looking to escape.
Itchy Go overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Vrases that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Go looking to control but Vrases is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Go controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Go is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vrases can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4#
Go with a couple of short strikes.
Vrases really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Go trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Go works his way to his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrases is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Go dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Go throws a head kick but Vrases moves out of range.
#CL2#
Vrases moves into the clinch successfully.
Go has Vrases pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vrases manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vrases lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrases stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Go tries for a takedown but Vrases manages to get underhooks.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Go is rocked!
Go drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vrases pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oh Go is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Go. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Go dives in for a single leg takedown but Vrases sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Go takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vrases working the clinch nicely. Go is working for position but Vrases cracks him with a big knee to the head! Go crumples up against the cage and Vrases lands two more shots before the ref can save Go! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Sinan Vrases! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1181 Round 2
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Vrases fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bayaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Bayaka is trying to stall.
Bayaka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vrases is defending well.
Vrases tries to score a body lock takedown but Bayaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
#CUT#It looks like Mbuti Bayaka has been cut.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Bayaka blocks it.
Bayaka throws a head punch that misses.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrases goes for a takedown attempt but Bayaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Bayaka rushes Vrases and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayaka tries for a takedown but Vrases manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Bayaka.
Bayaka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrases gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sinan Vrases has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbuti Bayaka.
Bayaka avoiding damage as Vrases throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Vrases is pushing Bayaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vrases wants to stall.
Vrases looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Vrases would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bayaka as Vrases tries to tie him up.
Vrases using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sinan Vrases.#CL2#
Vrases tries to keep at a distance but Bayaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases tries to land knees in the clinch but Bayaka avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Bayaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vrases prevents it.
Bayaka looks winded!
Vrases is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vrases utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bayaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrases tries to land knees in the clinch but Bayaka avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bayaka fails to land.
Bayaka is pushing Vrases up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayaka.
Bayaka misses with some punches.
Bayaka misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bayaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vrases blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vrases misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Bayaka lands a takedown into guard.
Vrases wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bayaka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bayaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bayaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vrases knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bayaka on the ground.
Bayaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bayaka throwing strikes but missing.
Bayaka won't allow Vrases to sweep him here. #T4#
Bayaka is in close to Vrases's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bayaka passes into half guard.
Bayaka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vrases's head.
Bayaka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bayaka lands with a punch from half guard.
Bayaka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bayaka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bayaka lands with a punch from half guard.
Vrases avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bayaka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sinan Vrases will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mbuti Bayaka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Bayaka pushes Vrases up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vrases.
Vrases is looking for a takedown.
Vrases has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bayaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bayaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vrases pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bayaka misses with a body punch.
Bayaka stops a takedown attempt from Vrases.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinan Vrases. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrases blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Bayaka can't get the takedown.
Bayaka trying to stall but Vrases improves his position.
Vrases is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bayaka is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrases blocking some punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vrases trying to stall but Bayaka improves his position.
Bayaka scores with a shot to the side of Vrases's head.
Bayaka lands a nice uppercut.
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Vrases prevents a body shot from Bayaka. #TD2#
Bayaka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vrases can't fight it off and eventually Bayaka manages to take the fight to the floor. Vrases looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bayaka working some strikes from top position.
Bayaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Bayaka landing some decent shots from guard.
Bayaka landing with the ground and pound.
Bayaka throwing strikes from guard but Vrases blocks nicely.
Bayaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Bayaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bayaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrases is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bayaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bayaka cracks Vrases with a solid left hand.
Bayaka throwing strikes but missing.
Bayaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vrases controls Bayaka momentarily but Bayaka frees himself.
Bayaka stopping the sweep attempt from Vrases.#T3#
Bayaka throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Bayaka closes the distance and clinches.
Bayaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vrases is keeping busy.
Vrases stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vrases is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bayaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from Vrases.
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bayaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Vrases is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bayaka is defending well.
Bayaka managing to block the knees to the body from Vrases.
Bayaka tries to work over Vrases's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bayaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Bayaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrases is looking to control Bayaka's arms but Bayaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vrases has his back to the cage.
Bayaka is trying to stall.
Bayaka letting Vrases take a breather here.
Vrases scores a nice knee to the body.
Bayaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrases.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayaka.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrases just leaning against Bayaka, taking a breather.
Bayaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bayaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bayaka's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mbuti Bayaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mbuti Bayaka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bayaka moves into the clinch.
Bayaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrases blocks an uppercut.
Vrases prevents a body shot from Bayaka.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bayaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bayaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bayaka's face.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bayaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bayaka misses with a body punch.
Vrases misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases looking to stall.
Bayaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Vrases stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bayaka misses with a punch to the body.
Bayaka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sinan Vrases has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bayaka misses with the head strike.
Bayaka misses with some punches.
Bayaka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrases gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vrases slowing the pace effectively.
Bayaka tries a body shot but Vrases blocks it.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrases lands a good knee to the midsection. Bayaka won't want to take too many of those.
Bayaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vrases stalling.
Bayaka tries a body shot but Vrases blocks it.
Vrases throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Vrases gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bayaka is trying to maintain the position but Vrases is very close to passing his half guard.
Mbuti Bayaka has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Vrases missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bayaka works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrases trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bayaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vrases is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bayaka throwing strikes but missing.
Bayaka lands a couple of digs.
Bayaka postures up and lands a big shot to Vrases's brow.
Bayaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bayaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Vrases keeping moving, preventing Bayaka from controlling successfully.
Bayaka is stalling in the full guard.
Bayaka distracts Vrases with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vrases avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bayaka is in close to Vrases's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bayaka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bayaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrases swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bayaka stands up over Vrases, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bayaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bayaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bayaka misses the jab.#CL#
Vrases moves into the clinch.
Vrases leaning against his opponent.
Bayaka misses with the head strike.
Vrases working Bayaka over with knees to the body.
Bayaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sinan Vrases has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbuti Bayaka.
Vrases trying to land knees to the body.
Bayaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrases trying to land knees to the body.
Vrases goes for a takedown attempt but Bayaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Bayaka gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mbuti Bayaka.
I think Bayaka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Mbuti Bayaka!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Mbuti Bayaka!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Mbuti Bayaka!
Mbuti Bayaka wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1181 Round 1
Date: Feb 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Vrases gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vrases throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrases stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vrases is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vrases continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saki can't break the clinch.
Vrases wants a takedown but no success here.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Saki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vrases can't get the takedown.
Vrases with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Saki is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Junes Saki has been cut.
Vrases throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saki blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Saki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrases landing knees to the head.
Vrases misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Saki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saki is adopting a defensive guard.
Saki seems to have got his legs back now.
Saki is looking to stand up but Vrases isn't so interested in that idea.
Vrases really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Vrases cracks Saki with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Saki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vrases lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vrases got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vrases has managed to get both his arms back between Saki's legs - danger averted.
Vrases prevents Saki from getting back to his feet.
Saki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vrases scoring with some ground and pound.
Vrases with a nice head shot there.
Vrases postures up and lands a big shot to Saki's brow.
Saki is breathing heavily.
Vrases is looking to work some ground and pound but Saki has wrist control.
Vrases stands up over Saki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vrases is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Vrases throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vrases with a nice head shot there.
Saki wants to stand and escape but Vrases is having none of it.
Saki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Saki is looking for a triangle but Vrases pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vrases landing with the ground and pound.
Vrases must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vrases landing some decent shots from guard.
Vrases throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Saki thows a huge punch but Vrases dodges it nicely.
Vrases wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Saki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vrases does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saki throwing shots but Vrases is blocking nicely.
Saki prevents Vrases from standing back up.
Saki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vrases's head.
Saki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vrases's head. #SUB#
Saki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vrases doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saki.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saki controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saki shoots in but Vrases avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vrases sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Vrases instigates a clinch.
Saki is looking to control Vrases's arms but Vrases gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saki has his back to the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrases misses with a knee strike.
Saki trying to stall but Vrases improves his position.
Saki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrases is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sinan Vrases dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junes Saki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Saki dives in and grabs Vrases's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vrases pushes down on Saki's head and hops out.#CL2#
Vrases rushes Saki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Saki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Saki is trying to pull guard but Vrases has him pressed against the cage.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrases utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Saki's ribcage.
Vrases lands a good knee to the midsection. Saki won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saki tries to break free but Vrases pushes him back against the cage.
Vrases dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vrases is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junes Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Vrases with a knee to the head.
Saki tries to stall but Vrases uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saki is trying to break the clinch but Vrases has him pressed against the cage.
Saki jumps guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vrases landing knees to the body.
Saki is trying to break the clinch but Vrases is controlling him.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrases obliges.
Saki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vrases is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vrases pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Saki tries to keep at a distance but Vrases has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sinan Vrases seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Saki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrases.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Saki breaks the clinch.
Saki misses with a double jab.
Vrases takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saki misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Vrases moves into the clinch successfully.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but Saki blocks with his arms.
Saki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vrases prevents it.
Vrases holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vrases lands a knee to the head.
#T3#
Saki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vrases just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saki wants to stall.
Saki looking to slow down the pace here.
Saki seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Vrases is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Vrases blocking some punches.
Saki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vrases as Saki tries to tie him up.
Saki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saki wants to take the fight to the mat but Vrases manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vrases manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Saki is trying to break free.
Vrases displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saki up against the cage.
Saki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrases gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vrases prevents a body shot from Saki.
Saki tries to break the clinch but Vrases is controlling the position.
The referee calls for Saki to work.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Saki blocks it.
Vrases keeps control of Saki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sinan Vrases showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junes Saki's cut.
That's time! Saki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Vrases shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saki as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Vrases has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vrases drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vrases tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Vrases darts in and clinches Saki up against the cage.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but Saki blocks with his arms.
Saki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vrases in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vrases with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Saki.
Vrases blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
A head punch on the inside from Saki fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saki tries to pull guard but Vrases won't allow it.
Saki jumps guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Saki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vrases uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vrases manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Saki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Vrases working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saki.
Junes Saki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vrases works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saki throws a big elbow that misses.
Saki wants to control from the top but Vrases keeps moving.
Saki throwing strikes from guard but Vrases blocks nicely.
Vrases wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saki throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vrases utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vrases tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Saki clinches.
Saki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrases avoids it.
Saki tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrases avoids the damage to the body.
Saki tries to score a body lock takedown but Vrases shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junes Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vrases has him pressed against the cage.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vrases smiles and moves away.
Saki with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Vrases moves into the clinch.#T3#
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saki is trying to pull guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Saki misses with a body punch.
Vrases stalling against the cage.
Saki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vrases pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saki closes the distance and clinches up with Vrases, looking for a takedown. Saki pushes Vrases against the cage but Vrases circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vrases looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Saki misses its target.
Saki lands a head kick. Vrases smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saki throws a nice looking combination but Vrases bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Vrases instigates a clinch.
Vrases looking to throw knees to the head but Saki is blocking nicely.
Saki tries to break free but Vrases pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Vrases using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saki is trying to push Vrases away but Vrases has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vrases lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrases misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Saki breaks from the clinch.
Sinan Vrases is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Saki clinches up with Vrases and pushes him back against the cage.
Saki working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saki tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrases avoids the damage to the body.
Vrases controlling the action here for a moment.
Saki is trying to force a seperation but Vrases has the dominant position.
Junes Saki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vrases drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saki pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junes Saki.
I think Vrases has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Sinan Vrases!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Sinan Vrases!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Sinan Vrases!
Sinan Vrases wins by unanimous decision! |
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